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What is motor neurone disease

WebWhat is motor neurone disease? People who receive a diagnosis of any serious illness, and those close to them, are very likely to have feelings of shock, anger and despair. This is …

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Mental Health Support

WebMental health support throughout the progression of the disease can help a person cope with emotions that can be difficult to manage. Multiple healthcare professionals are …

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Occupational Therapy and Activities of Daily Living

WebOccupational therapists can support people with mobility, household tasks, self-care activities, home modification, work and occupations, socializing, communication, and …

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Nutrition and Swallowing

WebThis healthcare team can support some common issues that occur with nutrition and swallowing for people with ALS/MND. Common problems include weight loss, poor …

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Allied Professionals Forum

WebThe Allied Professionals Forum (APF) brings together healthcare professionals from around the world, including physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, speech …

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Breaking the News in ALS/MND

WebA primer for Physicians and Allied Health Professionals. Learning objectives: Describe the impact delivering news in ALS/MND can have on patients, caregivers and healthcare …

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Support for Family & Caregivers

WebThis guide is catered to the family, friends, and caregivers of people living with ALS/MND. In this guide, the ALS Ligue Belgium discusses the importance of communication and …

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Professor Stephen Hawking

WebFrom 1979 to 2009 he held the post of Lucasian Professor at Cambridge, the chair held by Isaac Newton in 1663. Professor Hawking has over a dozen honorary degrees and was …

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International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations

WebThe Alliance is a global network of ALS/MND associations informed by PALS/CALS, that builds capability for its members and connects to external stakeholders. We help …

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Alliance Webinars

WebMay 29, 2024 – 7:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) This webinar covers the essentials to understand respiratory support in ALS/MND. We look at how breathing is affected, …

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Events for May 2024

WebThe 2022 Allied Professionals Forum will be held on November 30, December 1 & December 2, 2022 in a hybrid format – both virtually and in San Diego, California, USA! …

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AB Science – Masitinib

WebAB Science – Masitinib. Background. Masitinib is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor that can inhibit macrophage and mast cell proliferation, while also stimulating their apoptosis, …

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Ice Bucket Challenge

WebPete Frates, Patrick Quinn, and Anthony Senerchia, Jr., inspired the world, demonstrating that even fundraising for a fatal disease could still be fun. While they are no longer with …

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Allied Health Professionals Agenda ALS/MND Connect The …

Web*All times are shown in Pacific Standard Time (PST) **Times subject to change help ensure it meets the needs of people with MND/ALS? 12:40 – 2:00 PM Poster Luncheon & …

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